Following the launch of the Kia Picanto 12 months ago, Kia has released the Picanto GT-Line which gets a body kit and tweaked interior, priced at $17,490 drive away.

THE VALUE-PACKED Kia Picanto now has a new halo model, the Picanto GT-Line. Following in the wheel tracks of other GT-Line models, the Picanto GT-Line adds 16-inch alloy wheels, GT-Line badging, premium seats with red accents, alloy sports pedals, 6-speaker sound system, LED position lamps and DRLs as well as a GT-Line trim package with contrasting body accents, dual exhaust tip and body kit.

The Picanto GT-Line is only available with an automatic transmission and is available in Clear White or several cost-optional colours ($520) Aurora Black, Titanium Silver or Signal Red.

“The Picanto GT-Line is just one more endorsement of our belief that there is a desire from the market for a practical, stylish and affordable car at that end of the market,” Kia Chief Operating Officer Damien Meredith said.

“From the outset we were confident that there was opportunity in that micro segment, but it had to be the right car promoted in the right way. Picanto has proven that belief and the GT-Line is just one more way for us to support our original confidence.”